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What should the title of a book be formatted as in APA 7th Edition citations?
What should the title of a book be formatted as in APA 7th Edition citations?
- Bold and in Sentence Case
- In Title Case and italicized
- In Sentence Case and not italicized (correct)
- Italicized and in Title Case
Which of the following is the correct format for a journal article citation?
Which of the following is the correct format for a journal article citation?
- Author, A. (Year). Title of article. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pages. (correct)
- Author, A. (Year). Title of Journal, Volume#(Issue#), pages-pages.
- Author, A. (Year). Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pages-pages.
- Author, A. Title of Journal, Volume(Issue), pages-pages.
How should URLs be presented in APA 7th Edition citations?
How should URLs be presented in APA 7th Edition citations?
- DOI: must be included for all online sources
- Always preceded by 'Retrieved from' unless a date is needed
- Include the website name unless it's the same as the author (correct)
- Italicize the website name
What has changed regarding the running head in the title page of an APA 7th Edition paper?
What has changed regarding the running head in the title page of an APA 7th Edition paper?
What should be noted about DOIs in APA 7th Edition citations?
What should be noted about DOIs in APA 7th Edition citations?
In APA 7th Edition, how should in-text citations handle direct quotes?
In APA 7th Edition, how should in-text citations handle direct quotes?
Which of these formats should NOT be used for magazines and journal citations?
Which of these formats should NOT be used for magazines and journal citations?
Which font options are acceptable for APA 7th Edition paper formatting?
Which font options are acceptable for APA 7th Edition paper formatting?
Study Notes
APA 7th Edition Citation Updates
- Book Titles: In sentence case, not italicized.
- Journal Titles: In title case and italicized.
- Volume & Issue Numbers: Volume number italicized, issue number in parentheses.
- Chapter in a Book: Include page numbers of the chapter in parentheses after the book title using "pp." before the numbers.
- Newspaper Citations: Use "p." or "pp." before the page number or range.
- Magazine and Journal Citations: Do not use "p." or "pp." for page numbers, just note the page number or range.
- URLs: No longer require "Retrieved from," website name is included (unless it is the same as the author), and web page titles are italicized.
- DOIs: Formatted the same as URLs, no need for "DOI:" label.
- Publisher Location: No longer required, just list the publisher's name.
- Database Information: Not necessary to list the database name for articles from databases.
APA 7th Edition Formatting Updates
- Font Options: Increased flexibility, including Calibri 11, Arial 11, Lucida Sans Unicode 10, Times New Roman 12, and Georgia 11.
- Running Head: No longer includes "Running head:," just the page number and shortened paper title.
In-Text Citation Updates
- Page Numbers: No longer required for in-text citations unless using a direct quote.
- Single Page: Use "p.X" for a single page.
- Page Range: Use "pp.X-X" for a page range.
- Three or More Authors: First in-text citation uses "et al." for subsequent citations.
In-Text Citation Examples
- One work by two authors (first in-text citation): (Walker & Allen, 2004)
- One work by two authors (subsequent in-text citations): (Walker & Allen, 2004)
- One work by three or more authors (first in-text citation): (Bradley et al., 2006)
- One work by three or more authors (subsequent in-text citations): (Bradley et al., 2006)
- Groups or organizations with abbreviation (first in-text citation): (National Institute of Mental Health [NIMH], 2003)
- Groups or organizations with abbreviation (subsequent in-text citation): (NIMH, 2003)
- Groups or organizations with no abbreviation (first in-text citation): (University of Pittsburgh, 2005)
- Groups or organizations with no abbreviation (subsequent in-text citation): (University of Pittsburgh, 2005)
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Description
This quiz covers the recent updates to APA 7th Edition citation and formatting styles. Participants will learn about specific rules for citing books, journals, chapters, newspapers, and more. Test your knowledge of these essential writing guidelines.
